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Vapor TrailsA second flight of Republic P-47's closely ofllows the first, while down from the left swoops a third diving at terrific speed to join the hunt like wolf hounds with the quarry in sight.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Aircraft
Sub Category:
Vapor Trails
Short Caption:
A second flight of Republic...
Caption:
A second flight of Republic P-47's closely ofllows the first, while down from the left swoops a third diving at terrific speed to join the hunt like wolf hounds with the quarry in sight.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, VAPORTRAILS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06241-51244AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/32442579/a-second-flight-of-republic-p-47s-closely-ofllows-the-first-while-down-from-the-left-swoops-a-third- : accessed 3 Nov 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008